Staff and facility

Coaches and Training Location

Meet the coaching staff, review short bios and competitive highlights, and learn more about the UWC culture and coaching philosophy behind the program.

Who We Are

Mission, culture, and coaching philosophy

The program is built to develop athletes through a process, not just chase short-term outcomes.

What we are building

United WC is a wrestling club committed to building an environment and culture that empowers athletes to become better in wrestling and better in life.

We aim to build camaraderie, accountability, and confidence in a room where athletes can succeed on their own merits, fail without judgment, and still enjoy the process.

Mission: Use wrestling as a vehicle to foster growth so athletes can succeed in any endeavor.

Culture: Respect and humility.

Core Values: Resilience, Perseverance, Authenticity.

Creed: It's Bigger Than Wrestling.

Our coaching philosophy

We take a holistic, athlete-centered approach. Technical development matters, but long-term growth starts with relationships, trust, and a consistent process.

Everything starts with relationships
Adopt a growth mindset
Be better today than yesterday
Use wrestling to build life skills beyond the mat

How we define success: the willingness, commitment, and perseverance to follow a process that leads to achievement. Success is not just a result; it is a process.

Program objectives

Develop a love for the sport
Develop a creative and strong mind
Develop a solid technical foundation
Apply lessons learned to all aspects of life

Athlete expectations

Be respectful, humble, and prepared to embrace the process of improvement
Represent yourself, your family, and the club with dignity and honor
Pursue mastery with purpose, diligence, and discipline
Have fun and find joy in the sport

Parent expectations

Provide support, encouragement, and perspective throughout the season
Be proud of your wrestler for taking on a demanding sport
Model good sportsmanship and positive support for wrestlers, coaches, and officials
Support the process of getting better, not only outcomes or short-term rewards

Coaching Staff

Spring Session 2026 coaches

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Coach Jaime Espinal

Olympic-level freestyle wrestler and UWC coach bringing elite international competition experience and high-performance training standards to the room.

2012 Olympic silver medalist for Puerto Rico (men's freestyle light-heavyweight).
2016 Olympian and Puerto Rico's opening and closing flag bearer in Rio.
Pan American Games bronze (2015) and Central American & Caribbean Games gold (2010).
Nittany Lion Wrestling Club resident athlete at Penn State University for more than 10 years.

Coach Alma Jane Valencia

Mexican Olympian, physician, and UWC coach. Alma Jane combines international freestyle experience with a strong technical and athlete-development focus.

First Mexican woman to qualify for the Olympic Games in wrestling (Tokyo 2020).
Qualified at 57 kg with gold at the Pan-American Olympic Qualifier in Ottawa.
2015 Pan American Games silver medalist and 2014 CAC Games gold medalist.
Nittany Lion Wrestling Club resident athlete at Penn State University for more than 5 years.

Coach Gary Munch

Veteran wrestling coach with five decades of wrestling and coaching experience. Gary serves as Executive Director of United WC, Director of Wrestling at Saint Edmond's Academy, and Associate Head Coach at Salesianum.

Helped lead Salesianum to three team state championships in the past four years.
Coached multiple Beast of the East Champions, State Champions, and a Fargo All-American.

Coach Chris "Critter" Witte

Former Hodgson Vo-Tech standout and Delaware wrestling coach with 16 years of coaching experience across Tyrant Wrestling, United WC, and Salesianum. He also serves as a Senior Coach at Saint Edmond's Academy.

3x Delaware state finalist and multi-time Delaware National Team member.

Coach Sam Munch

Recent Salesianum standout who brings both youth development experience and competitive in-room training to UWC athletes. He also serves as a Senior Coach at Saint Edmond's Academy.

Multi-time Delaware State Place Winner and multi-time Delaware National Team member.

Coach Zach Spence

Former Salesianum standout and NCAA Division I wrestler at the University of Maryland, bringing college-level room experience and high-level training habits to UWC athletes.

3x Delaware state champion and 2019 Delaware Wrestler of the Year.
University of Maryland wrestler (125 lbs) and 2022-23 Academic All-Big Ten.

Coach Chris Sizemore

UWC coach supporting instruction, athlete development, and session coverage across the spring program.

Facility

Saint Edmond's Academy

Location and logistics details families want before they commit.

Training Location

Spring Session 2026 takes place at Saint Edmond's Academy. Season dates are March 9, 2026 through May 28, 2026.

Evening training blocks Monday through Thursday
Age and level-based class placement
Separate advanced group for ages 14+
Private lessons available by request and availability

What families can expect

UWC is built around clear group placement, consistent instruction, and a professional training environment for athletes developing at different stages.

Technique first Age-based groups Consistent coaching

Questions about class fit or level placement? Check the Program page or go to Register Now to submit an application.